MOHAIR
Mohair is a soft, light and warm yarn and fabric from the wool of the Angora goat (not to be confused with angora from the rabbit). Mohair is distinguished by its characteristic long, fluffy pile, silky sheen and exceptional ability to retain heat at low weight. The fibre is strong, springy, dyes well into bright, deep colours and hardly pills. Mohair is knitted into sweaters, cardigans, hats, scarves and coating fabrics that envelop in a tender, 'cloudy' pile. The finest is considered mohair from young goats (kid mohair) — especially fine and soft. The fabric is valued for its luxurious texture, warmth and the characteristic halo of pile that catches the light. Mohair is the embodiment of cosy luxury, in which a natural fibre gives warmth, softness and an inimitable fluffy charm.
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Meaning, origins and distinction — side by side.
Distinction
Two luxury animal yarns of different origin and character. Cashmere is the fine undercoat of the cashmere goat: extraordinarily soft, light and low-pile, giving warmth without weight, but delicate and prone to pilling. Mohair is the fleece of the angora goat: springier, with a long glossy pile and a signature fuzzy halo, more durable and voluminous. Cashmere is quiet knitwear luxury; mohair is texture and shine.
